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Tropica Rotala rotundifolia H'ra 1-2-GROW!

Warm orange-pink Rotala rotundifolia H'ra in Tropica 1-2-GROW tissue culture

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Position in Aquarium: Midground

Growth rate: Fast

Grows up to: 20 cm

Pot size: 7 cm

Origin: Asia

Description

Rotala H'ra is a warm-toned and sought-after Rotala variety of uncertain botanical origin, producing small, oval to rounded pairs of leaves in orange to warm pink-orange under bright light and CO2 — an attractive and distinctive warm colouration that sits between the pink of standard rotundifolia and the deep red of Blood Red forms. One of the most popular Rotala forms for adding warm orange and peachy tones to the background of planted aquariums.

It benefits from bright light and CO2 supplementation for the most vivid warm orange-pink colouration and compact internodes. Under lower light the colour fades toward green and growth becomes elongated. Iron and micronutrient fertilisation are important for sustaining the characteristic warm orange tones on new growth over time.

Supplied as a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture cup, this plant arrives completely free from snails, pest algae, and pesticide residue. Rinse the gel, separate stems and plant into the substrate. Suits aquariums from 50 litres upward with bright lighting and CO2 — a popular warm-toned background Rotala that is fully shrimp safe and highly regarded in planted aquascaping.

Plant Sizes

The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Tissue cultured plants are supplied young and grown in a sterile environment, so they arrive free from snails, algae and pesticide residue. They may look smaller on arrival, but each cup contains multiple plantlets designed to be divided and planted out, where they establish quickly with minimal melt and grow into place.

Tropica Rotala rotundifolia H&
Tropica Rotala rotundifolia H&
Tropica Rotala rotundifolia H&
Tropica Rotala rotundifolia H&
Tropica Rotala rotundifolia H&

Product Details

1. Grown in a laboratory

Tissue Cultured Plants are unique in so much as they are grown in a laboratory and not a greenhouse. As a result of this, a cast iron guarantee is offered which is 100% so snails and no pesticides.

2. How to handle them

They're a bit different from potted plants because they're grown in an agae solution that contains nutrients and hormones to encrougage plants to grow. Some agar is liquid, others are more solid depending on what the growers prefers. Regardless once they arrive with you, acclimatise to room temperature and then rinse under luke warm tap water. Then plant up.

3. Pot sizes

Nearly all TC pots are 5cm in diameter and the pots will range in fullness depending on many factors such as the natural growth speed of the plant and the time the grower has held them for. Sometimes the pots are exceptionally full and sometimes not so full - something we cannot control. But either way, they're still really good value when you look at the overall plant mass.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

What colour is Rotala H'ra?

Under bright light and CO2 it develops warm orange to peachy-pink tones — a distinctive warm colouration that sits between standard rotundifolia pink and deeper red forms. Very popular in aquascaping for adding warm tones.

Does it need CO2?

CO2 is recommended for the most vivid warm orange-pink tones and compact growth. Without CO2 the colour fades toward green.

Is it easy to keep?

Manageable with bright light and CO2. More rewarding and easier to colour than Rotala macrandra.

Is it safe for shrimp tanks?

Yes. As a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture plant it arrives free from snails, algae, and pesticide residue.

How do I propagate it?

Trim stems and replant cuttings. Regular trimming encourages compact growth and maintains the warmest orange-pink tones on actively growing new shoots.